The Gametime Guru

The Gatorade Player of the Year in Idaho, Amari Whiting joins the show today along with her father, Trent, as we discuss hoops in the Whiting household.  Amari is fresh off wrapping up a 4A State Championship in Idaho for her high school (Burley Bobcats) and her father Trent, is a former professional hooper. What a powerful duo!!  I'm going to be asking both of them some questions to learn from tw...

Jeff Reifman has experience as an athlete and as a coach! Today I'll be speaking with Jeff about his journey through the sports world, and we'll learn about some of the ups and downs while gaining his perspective on various topics.  We'll chat about his coaching experience and learn who his biggest influence was to help him begin coaching. Jeff will also share some insight for those who are intere...

What a great opportunity to learn from someone who has been both on the playing side (at a very high level have you), the coaching side, and now the administrative side of things!  Today we get to chat with Southern Utah Hall of Famer, Myndee Kay Larsen about her experience in basketball and we get to learn from her about The Summit League and what goes on behind the scenes for this type of role. ...

Tournament Director and Owner of Shake It Up Cheer and Dance Competition, Wesley Nelson, joins the podcast this week to break down the sports of Cheerleading and Dance!  We'll get his whole background and hear how things have changed since 1977 when he first got started in the coaching side of it all!   Don't miss out when I ask Wesley about "whether or not, Cheer and Dance are considered a sport....

Colin Grove and his wife Jessica, are the first ones to give me a chance with coaching at a higher level. I fell in love with coaching, and a lot of credit goes to them for allowing me that opportunity!   Today, I speak with Colin about his basketball experience as not only a coach, but a player. But we're going to find out why Colin decided to start Idaho Premier!  You'll learn about the importan...

It's one thing to chat sports with buddies, but it's another thing to be able to actually break down sports as a journalist. There are deadlines to make, and a skill that is required to actually create solid stories about the players and the programs in which you cover.  Brandon Walton, is a fantastic sports journalist. His passion combined with his skill, make for a fantastic end piece when he pu...

The former track star from Meridian, Idaho, who ended up running track at the University of Idaho and breaking tons of records, is now on his way to the Olympics in China. But it's not in Track. It's in Skeleton!! It's been quite the journey to see Andy's progression in this sport, and today we get to hear from him about this journey and see what he's looking forward to as he preps for his first e...

From Arizona, to Dixie, to Southern Utah, then overseas to the professional game, Sean McCaw's journey has been nothing short of unique! But it's also what's allowed him the life experiences to share with others to help them grow!  I'm sure he wouldn't have had it any other way, and boy his story is awesome! You don't want to miss out on his awesome conversation to learn more about the professiona...

A few weeks ago, we heard from Kyle Homer about his experience playing volleyball at Idaho Strike!  Today we get to hear more about the program itself, in this awesome discussion with the Club Director, Ryan Kennelly.  Ryan played volleyball in college at the club level and knows just how amazing the sport is. Now as a coach and a club director, he's helping young men at Idaho Strike take their ta...

Max Hall had what some would think, was "EVERYTHING" as he had made it to the NFL as a quarterback after having played extremely well at BYU, which was his life long dream! But what many don't know, are the struggles that happen to athletes at the highest level. See, Max will talk about it today, on how he struggled with the pressures of being an NFL QB that was fighting to keep not only his start...

What a story we have for you today! Sarah Meister played volleyball at the Division 1 level for Missouri, and she has quite a few stories to tell.   While there were some people who may look at an athlete or a team at that level, and believe they all "have it made," what the general public isn't seeing is what's going on behind the scenes.  Today, Sarah will talk about the impact one simple person...

The sport of Men's Volleyball isn't too popular here in the state of Idaho. Granted, worldwide, it's massive! And it's starting to slowly grow in popularity but definitely deserves much more exposure here.  That's why I'm bringing on Kyle Homer, who plays currently for Idaho Strike and he's going to be sharing his story of his Volleyball career with us!  What are the practices like? What are the m...

It's often mentioned that athletes have the skills necessary to run their own businesses that can change the world! Sometimes though, they just don't see that. They don't realize how many of those skills they acquire from the field or on the court, can translate into the business world.  Our guest is a former Tight End from Western Kentucky University, who is helping athletes find the messages the...

Joel York founded the Blue Collar Club to help raise funds for various Boise State athletic programs. They have a goal of getting their number of donors to 10,000, and on the show today you're going to learn all about what this all entails.  Each donation goes a long way. It can be as small as $10 a month or even just a one-time donation. But Joel will explain just how much needs to be donated for...

**As mentioned in the podcast, for those living in Idaho, there will be an amazing event at the Ford Idaho Center regarding Mental Health and Suicide Awareness!! Check out the details at https://www.connectionisthecureidaho.org/ ** You truly never know what's going on with people behind the scenes. For Brock Bevell, he had a great career as an Undercover Cop, a great family, and was faithful in hi...

What a story you're in for today! At only 5'6 (although listed at 5'8 haha), Anthony Pugh had to have a crazy good work ethic if he wished to make it to the Division 1 level of basketball! It's very rare to see someone of that size, be able to make it to that next level.  Find out today through our conversation, just how hard he had to work, and then when he got to the D1 Level, at Robert Morris U...

With the uptick in NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals being made across the country, it's important for the athletes to understand at younger ages, the importance of finances!  There are a lot of benefits to investing your money into different areas, including Real Estate, and today Chrissi will break down why. She'll discuss the importance of the tax benefits that come from it, and explain the exp...

Returning for another year at Utah, Sydney Soloski has major goals that she hopes to accomplish both individually and as a team!  Today, the 4-time All-American Gymnast for Utah will be sharing her story with us about her journey through gymnastics! There are a lot of ups and downs, but she's learned a lot throughout her life and today she breaks it down for us.  Learn about her comeback story fro...

Mental Health has become such a big topic these days. In the history of my show, we've discussed this with various experts in the field, and today we get to chat with a Mental Health and Sports Performance Specialist, who currently works closely with the Oakland Roots of the USL .  Listen today about the techniques and ideas she has in her experience working with athletes. Why do so many athletes...

Before he played Division 1 Football, Cyrus Habibi-Likio was doing work in California in the Bay Area. At a young age, Cyrus picked up a football, and thanks to his uncle, he put in the work and understood how to do things that were difficult, to get him to the next level!  On today's episode we'll hear of his upbringing, what he learned from both his mother and father's sides of the family and th...

The show began back in 2017 with the phrase "Delivering a Panoramic View on Sports" and to "Help you See Sports Through A Different Lens"  Now, I'm here to share with you all, how the show has helped ME see sports through a different lens. So many amazing relationships have been built throughout the duration of the show! So many amazing opportunities have come from this. The skillsets I've acquire...

Rebecca Harris is an incredible individual. One who is utilizing her platform to help educate others who may be in a similar situation to her at this point in their lives. Today on the show we're going to find out more about her basketball career and what she's learned along the way.  From starting her career overseas (military family), then coming to the United States, there were some adjustments...

Some may know or remember "Big T" Thurl Bailey as the man who was part of the 1983 National Championship team with North Carolina State, who was coached by Coach Jim Valvano. He was drafted in the first round of the NBA draft and played 12 of his 16 professional seasons in the National Basketball Association between the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves organizations.  What most don't know howe...

At a very young age (junior in High School), Case was tasked with making a decision that could literally change the trajectory of his future, not only his athletic future, but his academic future as well. When a big named University was recruiting him, asked him to make a decision to NOT serve a church mission, he had to lean on what he truly believed and make a very difficult choice!  In our inte...

Walker Hartman is on a mission to show the world more and more about NAIA Hoopers. There is some serious talent out there, and even if they aren't playing Division 1 Basketball, they are still very good basketball players!  Today we'll hear about his personal journey and what he went through. Listen in as Walker shares his struggles, his triumphs, and everything in between! The life lessons basket...